by Jess Watchie | May 16, 2025 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
At Hospice of the Northwest, volunteers are more than just helpers—they are an essential part of our care team. Whether sitting with patients to offer comfort and companionship or supporting administrative tasks behind the scenes, volunteers bring warmth and...
by Jess Watchie | Nov 10, 2024 | About Us, News, Veterans, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
As the year draws to a close, Hospice of the Northwest celebrates a major milestone: Richard Fink, a dedicated volunteer and fellow veteran, is on track to complete 150 Veteran Pinning Ceremonies for hospice patients by the end of 2024 or start of 2025. Richard’s...
by Jess Watchie | Nov 1, 2024 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
At Hospice of the Northwest, volunteers provide more than their time—they build meaningful relationships that leave lasting impressions. These connections reflect our mission to help people live with dignity, grace, and purpose during their end-of-life journeys. Meet...
by Jess Watchie | Apr 29, 2024 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly McKnight Dedicated volunteer, Kelly McKnight, began her journey with Hospice of the Northwest when her mother was facing the final stages of glioblastoma. In those challenging times, the presence of the Hospice Northwest vigil team brought...
by Carrie McBride | Mar 22, 2023 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
The Hospice of the Northwest vigil team is made up of a dedicated group of compassionate and loving volunteers who sit by the bedside of actively-dying patients. Many times a patient’s circle of support requests privacy during the dying process; however, there...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
An active group of quilters and sewers make it possible for Hospice of the Northwest to give out hundreds of blankets, pillows, and other handmade items to hospice patients each year. Right now, about five volunteers are active sewers, and many more donations come...
